Aravaipa Canyon Shuttle Service
Transportation between the East and West trailheads, with an optional overnight orientation camp to simplify logistics and set your trip up cleanly.
All trips are private and tailored. Start with a structure below—we’ll shape the details around your goals, timing, and experience level.
All trips operate under BLM-issued Special Recreation Permits.
Moonflower Guide Co is the only company listed for shuttle rides on the BLM’s list of authorized outfitters and guides for Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness.
Designed to Set Your Trip Up Well
Through-hiking Aravaipa involves more than just getting from one trailhead to the other. Timing, access, road conditions, and first-day setup all have a meaningful impact on how the trip unfolds.
These options are designed to simplify that process—so you can start cleanly and move through the canyon with confidence.
Planning the full traverse? Read our through-hike guide
Shuttle Options
Aravaipa Canyon Through-Hiker Shuttle
Private shuttle transportation for hikers and backpackers planning a through-hike between the East and West trailheads.
We pick you up on one end of the canyon and drive you to the other, so you can through-hike back to your car at your own pace without needing to manage vehicle logistics.
- Private Trips from $1200
Through-Hiker Shuttle & Turkey Creek Orientation Camp - 1 Day / 1 Night
A more intentional way to begin your through-hike—combining shuttle logistics with an overnight camp in Turkey Creek, just outside the wilderness boundary.
This option simplifies the first day, gives you a more prepared start, and allows you to enter the canyon early with a clear plan.
What this includes:
- Shuttle between trailheads
- A fully set camp in a scenic section of Turkey Creek
- Thoughtfully prepared dinner and breakfast
- Route planning and campsite guidance based on current conditions
- Optional orientation covering ecology, terrain, safety, and movement through the canyon
Best for:
- Starting early and making full use of limited permit time
- Avoiding first-day logistics and decision fatigue
- Beginning your trip with a clear plan and setup
- Private Trips from $2800